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Welcome
to the British Classic Yacht Club!
If you own a classic yacht, or are interested in getting involved in the classic yachting fraternity, then you should apply to join the British Classic Yacht Club
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British Classic Yacht Club
Cowes Regatta 2009
19th - 25th July
Details on "Regatta Page"
Entries & Social programme details
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Notice of race and entry form
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Photography
Our thanks to Chris Boynton for use of his extensive
collection of gorgeous pictures taken over the last three regattas
- including 2008. Chris can be contacted at
www.chrisboynton.co.uk
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Photo www.chrisboynton.co.uk
Britain has a rich heritage of beautiful classic yachts. Almost all are in private hands, which means that their preservation depends on the dedication and energy of individuals and their families, friends and crews.
Many of the most beautiful classic yachts were produced as one-designs or very small groups of sister yachts. They have not enjoyed the support of class associations and no club has responsibility of advancing the interests of this historic fleet of boats, The British Classic Yacht Club was formed in 2001 to fill this gap.
The BCYC fulfils its aims by providing a congenial enviroment for owners and other classic yacht enthusiasts to share experiences and enjoy each other's company, thus developing close, personal relationships between people involved with these beautiful boats. It creates opportunities for cruising in company and organises fair and exciting racing and efficient development of the yachts. It also runs a lively programme of social events.
The membership of the BCYC now consists of more that 80 boats and numbers are rising fast. Its activities are thriving.
The flagship event is the highly succesful annual regatta, held in Cowes each July. There is a full programme of racing, cruising and social activities, mainly in the Solent and on the East Coast, including the popular East Coast Classic Regatta in early June. The season ends with the Laying-up Dinner held in London in November.
The BCYC is affiliated to the RYA, where it aims to represent the interests of classic yachts. It has developed good relationships with many leading yacht clubs in the UK and abroad and BCYC yachts participate in many important sailing events, including classic regattas in the Channel, Mediteranean and West Indies. One of the two BCYC boats entered in the 2008 Transat Classique took line honours on the first leg. The officers of the BCYC are actively involved in both national and international discussions about the future development of classic yachting.
In all these ways the BCYC has rapidly developed a unique, influential and important role in classic yachting in the U.K and abroad.
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BCYC AGM November 2008
Sixty eight souls braved a cold, miserable late autumn evening to attend the British Classic Yacht Club Annual General Meeting and dinner held at the Royal Thames Yacht Club London on 13th November.
Tim Blackman, the founding Commodore of the Club retired to spend more time sailing on the other side of the Atlantic, and was awarded the honorary title of Admiral in recognition of his years of inspirational leadership.
David Murrin was elected as Commodore in his place, and Adam Gosling elected Vice Commodore (sailing)
The dinner was attended by a contingent from the Yacht Club de Monaco.
The Ryde Coronation Town Cup was presented to Bernard d'Alessandri, Secretaire General of the Yacht Club de Monaco as the winner with the Yacht Tuiga of Class Zero in the British Classic Yacht Club Cowes Regatta. The magnificent, and historic silver cup was presented by Bernard Kinchin, Rear Commodore of the Royal Thamse Yacht Club who kindly provided the trophy.
Later in the evening the attendees returned to their homes and places of rest, warmed by the bonhomie of the event, and the consumption of various restorative liquids.
Bernard d'Alessandri of the Yacht Club de Monaco, left with the Ryde Coronation Town Cup
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